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Lichliter Family History

Lichliter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Lechleiter. Compare Lichlyter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lichliter family from?

You can see how Lichliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichliter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichliter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lichliter families living in Virginia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lichliter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lichliter families in 1840.
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What did your Lichliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichliter. 30% of Lichliter men worked as a Laborer and 59% of Lichliter women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichliter were Auto Mechanic and House Keeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Auto Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    59%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House Keeper
    17%

What Lichliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lichliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichliter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Lichliter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Lichliter. For the veterans among your Lichliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichliter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lichliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lichliter in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichliter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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